The list of ship commissionings in 1997 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1997.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May |  Royal Navy
|
Grafton | Type 23 frigate | F80 | ||
| 30 June | Royal Navy
|
Scott | Scott-class ocean survey vessel | H131 | ||
| 4 July | Royal Navy
|
Sutherland | Type 23 frigate | F81 |